Due to the popularity of limited liability companies (LLCs) as a form of business entity, we have been approached lately more than ever to structure equity and “phantom” equity based compensation for LLC businesses, including private equity firms and other businesses that embrace an employee ownership culture. Phrases such as “restricted stock”, “stock options” and “stock appreciation rights”, all applicable to corporations, are commonly known. There are, however, equivalent terms applicable to LLCs.
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